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Maree Ratcliffe – fuel Cafe – P100 Member

Maree Ratcliffe – fuel Cafe – P100 Member

With a warm smile and a heart full of purpose, Maree Ratcliffe is the passionate force behind fuel Café and Solid Ground Coffee, two much-loved local businesses with community at their core. Alongside her husband John, Maree has spent nearly two decades immersed in the café industry, dedicated to serving wholesome food, ethically sourced coffee, and kindness with every interaction.

Pippa Colman – Pippa Colman Family Law – P100 Member

Pippa Colman – Pippa Colman Family Law – P100 Member

Alexandra Phillipa (“Pippa”) Colman is the Founder and Director of Pippa Colman Family Law, a long-established firm known for its compassionate and expert support for families navigating crisis. With a career spanning decades, Pippa has built a practice that not only delivers trusted legal advice, but also champions education as a tool for empowerment—both for the wider community and the next generation of legal professionals.

FireFly Education – Transitional Housing Supporters

FireFly Education – Transitional Housing Supporters

As long-time supporters of SunnyKids, Ann Smales and Peter Stannard of Firefly Education have played a pivotal role in bringing the Transitional Housing Project to life. The idea for the project began with a conversation and a vision—Ann and Peter approached SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope with land and a desire to make a meaningful, long-term difference for families in need.

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